Honors British Literature Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards for review.

Synesthesia

Describing one kind of sensation in terms of another.

Paradox

A statement that appears self-contradictory, but contains a deeper truth.

Trope

A common or overused theme or device; a cliché.

Ethos

An appeal to ethics; convincing someone of the credibility of the persuader.

Logos

An appeal to logic or reason.

Pathos

An appeal to emotion.

Implicit Argument

An argument that is not directly stated but suggested through examples and implications.

Tone

The general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

Metonymy

The substitution of the name of an attribute or adjunct for that of the thing meant.

Conceit

An elaborate or unusual metaphor, especially one in which seemingly dissimilar things are compared.

Allusion

A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

Satire

The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.

Author Intent

What the author hopes to achieve with their work.

Theme

A central idea or message in a work of literature.

Motif

A recurring symbol or idea in a work of literature.

Symbolism

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Irony

The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

Direct Characterization

The author directly states a character's traits.

Indirect Characterization

The author reveals a character's traits through their actions, speech, or thoughts.

Epistolary Novel

A novel written as a series of documents (letters).

Architectural Symbolism

The use of buildings or architectural elements to represent certain ideas and values.

Archetype

A typical character, action, or situation that seems to represent universal patterns of human nature.

Personification

The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman, or the representation of an abstract quality in human form.

Juxtaposition

The placement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts.

Metaphor

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

Imagery

Visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work.

Simile

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind, using 'like' or 'as'.

Allegory

A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.

The Sublime

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Hyperbole

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Foreshadowing

A warning or indication of (a future event).

Frame Narrative

A story within a story.

Georgian Period

Relating to the reigns of the British King Georges.

Romanticism

A movement in the arts and literature that originated in the late 18th century, emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual.

The Byronic Hero

A protagonist who is typically rebellious, arrogant, anti-social or in exile, and darkly, enticingly romantic.

Victorian Era

Relating to the reign of Queen Victoria of England

Pre-Raphealites

A group of English painters, poets, and critics, founded in 1848, that rejected the academic conventions of art.

Pride and Prejudice Theme

Love, reputation, class, society

Frankenstein Theme

Ambition, revenge, prejudice, science vs nature, isolation

Thesis statement

A short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc., and is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence.

Proper MLA citation

According to the Modern Language Association: Author, title, publication, date

Quote

To repeat or copy out (a group of words from a text or speech), typically with an indication that one is not the original author or speaker.

Paraphrase

Express the meaning of (the writer or speaker or something written or spoken) using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

Appeal to Ethos

Convincing the reader of the author's credibility.

Appeal to Logos

Appeal to logic or reason.

Appeal to Pathos

Appeal to emotion.

Works Cited format

A list of all the sources you have used in your work.

MLA formatting

Guidelines for formatting papers and citing sources.

C.R.A.A.P. Test

A test to evaluate the credibility of sources. Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose.

Close Reading

Careful and sustained interpretation of a brief passage of a text.

Quote Deconstruction

Breaking down a quote to analyze its meaning and significance.

Embed Quotes

To smoothly integrate a quote into your own writing.

Analyze Quotes

Explain the meaning and significance of a quote.

Line numbers

The method used to cite poems

Poem Citation

Using line numbers to cite

Book Citation

Citing the page number of a book

Rousseau's amor de soi

Love of self

Chimney Sweeper - Main Theme

Exploitation of children during the Romantic period.

Georgian Characteristics

The Georgian period is known for its formal, symmetrical architecture and gardens.

Romanticism Characteristics

Emphasis on emotion, imagination, and individualism.

Victorian Characteristics

Characterized by rapid industrialization, social reforms, and a strong sense of morality.

Romantic Era

Late 18th century that emphasized imagination.

Satire in Pride and Prejudice

Austen uses satire to critique societal norms and class distinctions.

Austen and Shelley

These female authors shook up the literary landscape at a time where women were scarce.

Literary Canon

The body of books, music, and art that are considered the most important and influential of a particular time period or place.

Quote Integration

Incorporating quotes smoothly.

Understanding Culture's Influence

Consider the historical context of each text.

Allusion Example

A reference to the Bible

Motif Example

Recurring images of light and darkness

Theme Example

The destructive nature of unchecked ambition

Irony Example

A fire station burning down.

Symbolism Example

A dove symbolizing peace.

Pathos Example

Appealing to the audience's sense of pity.

Troop Example

Hero's Journey

Logos Example

Using data and statistics to support an argument.

Ethos Example

Establishing credibility through expertise.

Allegory Examples

Animal Farm

Simile Example

As brave as a lion.

Metaphor Example

Time is a thief.

Georgian Era

Early literature period

Pre-Raphealites Movement

Revived style of early Italian painters

Theme in Literature

Central message

Thesis Statement

A claim supported in an essay.

Victorian Society

Industrialization and social reform

Frame Narrative Example

The book Frankenstein

Symbolism in Frankenstein

Represents ambition and danger

Satire Function

To expose foolishness

Romantic Hero

Often isolated and misunderstood

Imagery Function

Creates vivid descriptions

Theme of Isolation

Feeling disconnected from others

Understanding Tone

Authors attitude towards the text.

Analyzing Poetry

Break down the poem and read between the lines.

Analyzing Quotes

Extracting significance from selected text

In-Text Citations

Giving credit to your resources.

Multiple Authors In-Text citation

List all of the Authors in the Citation

Historical Context

Background information of the text.

The Sublime example

Standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon.

Alliteration

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

Assonance

In poetry, the repetition of the sound of a vowel or diphthong in nonrhyming stressed syllables near enough to each other for the echo to be discernible.

Consonance

The recurrence of similar sounds, especially consonants, in close proximity.